According to the release, misinformation about the proposed changes to the LEED rating system, known as v4, has resulted in pressure on the GSA to possibly discontinue the use of the LEED rating system.

"This could prove economically detrimental to a great number of companies within the green building industry, including many in the JanSan industry who have invested heavily in green cleaning products and services," said Stephen Ashkin, president of The Ashkin Group.